Art 102 - Survey of Art History 2 » Spring 2022 » Velázquez, Las Meninas

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Question #1
Velázquez's Las Meninas is an unusual combination of . .
A.   a portrait of the artist and a scene from literature.
B.   a history painting and genre scene.
C.   a genre scene and royal portrait.
D.   a royal portrait and biblical story.
Question #2
There is a strong sense of spontaneity and informality, which is unusual in a royal portrait.
A.   False
B.   True
Question #3
Which of the following statements is true of Velázquez's Las Meninas?
A.   This painting is easily understood by art historians. The painting was commissioned for the king's study. The painting shows a strong sense of classical idealism.
B.   This painting is easily understood by art historians. The painting takes place in the King's picture gallery. The painting shows a strong sense of classical idealism. The painting is like a conversation of glances.
C.   The mirror shows the king and queen, who may be in the painter's canvas or where the viewer is standing. The painting was commissioned for the king's study. The painting is like a conversation of glances. The painting shows Velazquez's loose brushwork.
D.   This painting is easily understood by art historians. The painting takes place in the King's picture gallery. The painting shows a strong sense of classical idealism.
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT one of the devices Diego Velázquez used to create visual complexity in Las Meninas?
A.   Copies of paintings by Peter Paul Rubens celebrating immortal gods
B.   Mirror in back wall showing the viewer of the room
C.   Ascending staircase beyond room in which artist stands
D.   Gazes of painter and others looking out of the room at the viewer

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